March 18, 201510 yr comment_205476 Because Scorpion Express, Market Square V2, Penguins of Madagascar Live and Penguin Bay all fit into the above... The only pick the themes because they work anyway! Even if Africa is becoming a bit excessive, its still better than the other parks where its just oil drums, satellites, and partially destroyed buildings. Two of Chessington's (10) areas are in derelict, two. Both are being sorted in due course anyway. Yay! Fanboyism! It was intended as a joke, but I consider the following areas as looking tired and in need of TLC: Forbidden Kingdom, Mystic East, Land of the Dragons, parts of Transylvania and Pirate's Cove.
March 18, 201510 yr comment_205477 You should visit Transylvania, they've done a little work tidying it up round the edges. Mystic East has had ongoing works for the past 2 years, I just hope they haven't stopped quite yet. forbidden kingdom looks fine to me, as does land of the dragons. I suppose at the end of the day it's all down to opinions. Pirates cove I think is practically non-existant. It's got some good stuff in places but very little in others. Would be interesting to see some development here (like one of the fan made rapids rides)
March 18, 201510 yr comment_205478 You should visit Transylvania, they've done a little work tidying it up round the edges. Mystic East has had ongoing works for the past 2 years, I just hope they haven't stopped quite yet. forbidden kingdom looks fine to me, as does land of the dragons. I suppose at the end of the day it's all down to opinions. Pirates cove I think is practically non-existant. It's got some good stuff in places but very little in others. Would be interesting to see some development here (like one of the fan made rapids rides) I visited Chessington last year, that's when my opinions are based on. As for Forbidden Kingdom, have you seen the state of Tomb Blaster? (Both the ride and it's exterior).
March 18, 201510 yr comment_205492 Most of the park is a state really and they are yet to find somebody with enough vision and direction to turn it around in my opinion. Money flying into the hotels while the theme park is falling apart? It's sad to see but I'm so glad there are a handful of people there who care and are using their own initiate to improve the visitor experience.
March 18, 201510 yr comment_205512 You should visit Transylvania, they've done a little work tidying it up round the edges. I'll wait until there's at least one ride open there I think!
March 19, 201510 yr comment_205514 Don't stand up to them on this. The park is a tip compared to it's glory days (and everyone who works there knows it too). Yes work is being done, but they need a lot more than wooden fences and African theming.
March 26, 201510 yr comment_205921 Vampire to remain closed this weekend, and in to the school holidays. I know they said they are waiting for a part, but how long does it take?
March 26, 201510 yr comment_205922 It's been said elsewhere that ride parts can take up to a year to source, create and ship. I'd expect this is especially the case with extinct manufacturers. (assuming it's an arrow part)
March 26, 201510 yr comment_205943 Didn't all the ride mechanics get redone by Vekoma though? I think the only thing left of Arrow is the track.
March 26, 201510 yr comment_205945 It could be a problem with the track (or lifts were still arrow I think) though
March 27, 201510 yr comment_205997 As previously reported Vampire still has no chain on the base of the second lift hill, it does however have a train full of water dummies sitting there ready.
March 29, 201510 yr comment_206115 Chessington Buzz on Facebook say they were testing Vampire today, but it has stalled!! https://www.facebook.com/ChessingtonBuzz/posts/924386277602086:0
March 29, 201510 yr comment_206116 Also noticed the fences leading into the station have started to be painted black
March 30, 201510 yr comment_206170 Vampire was testing today! Around 3:30 ish? It completed a good couple laps but otherwise I didn't see much. But it doesnt seem stuck anymore.
March 30, 201510 yr comment_206171 Did the trains have all their seat covers on? They didn't the other day.
March 30, 201510 yr comment_206179 I don't think so, the wires were hanging out the back if thats what you mean.
March 30, 201510 yr comment_206181 Interesting, I wonder if they're the parts they're waiting for. If so, its good to see their still testing it and supposedly doing staff training so that it can open as soon as they get the parts.
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206291 Chessington have said that when Vampire re-opens, it will be on reduced capacity. That spells one train operation!
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206294 Chessington have said that when Vampire re-opens, it will be on reduced capacity. That spells one train operation! It already runs on reduced capacity! Why are Chessie so incompetent these days?
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206296 Believe me, they'll regret this as soon as they see the queue stretching out to the Transylvania entrance.
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206297 Believe me, they'll regret this as soon as they see the queue stretching out to the Transylvania entrance. Nope, they'll send out a staff member to sell Fastracks! (Before people start moaning, that was intended as a joke although I wouldn't be surprised).
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206300 The price of neglect. Nope, they'll send out a staff member to sell Fastracks! If it wasn't true it'd be funny.
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206303 Chessington are in a lose-lose situation at the moment. They can either open it on reduced capacity (which we assume is the one train) or keep it closed longer to wait for two trains to be ready. Neither are great, but I guess that in their current situation, they're at least doing the lesser of two evils. For Chessington's sake, I really hope they're not busy these Easter holidays.
April 2, 201510 yr comment_206307 Chessington are in a lose-lose situation at the moment. They can either open it on reduced capacity (which we assume is the one train) or keep it closed longer to wait for two trains to be ready. Neither are great, but I guess that in their current situation, they're at least doing the lesser of two evils. For Chessington's sake, I really hope they're not busy these Easter holidays. It should definitely be opened, but needs a sign outside the ride warning people that it's on one train so the queue will be slower. They shouldn't even be in this situation, there's no excuse for not having the ride ready on time, this just adds insult to injury.
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